I used to use Maybelline 24 Hour Superstar Lipstick, my issue with it was that it would start balling up and sticking to itself on my lips after 30 minutes, so my hunt began for a new long wearing lipstick.Stila’s has great staying power and the only time I feel I have to touch up is after a meal. I have worn this the last 4 days (Every day since I purchased it) and I have received SO many compliments on it. It’s a beautiful deep red. It looks good on fair and tanned skin. My next colour will be patina which is a dusty rose, unfortunately it’s so popular it’s been sold out.

*In my instagram section you’ll see a post with me wearing it with a masquerade mask I wore for a work meeting this morning.

I was having a hard time deciding between this set or the “Everything Nice” pallet. Both sets are beautiful and highly pigmented. I chose this one because while I don’t typically wear shimmer shadows anymore, I was in love with the colours. “Boxes & Bows” and “Sugar Plum Fairy” are so pretty (As are many of the colours). The biggest surprise for me was the “Better than Sex” Mascara. I have tried many “designer” mascaras in the past and they’ve all fallen short in my opinion to the $9.00 “Voluminious” that has been mentioned previously. I really like the formulation “Better than Sex” and the volume and length I get from it. I’ll be purchasing the full size when the mini runs out.
*Word of warning: “Luminous Peach” Blush is very pigmented, so cautiously build it until your ideal colour.*

I was skeptical of this mascara, the wand is small and isn’t as fancy as other high end mascaras but it works. The mascara doesn’t clump or flake, it isn’t dramatic, but it lengthens and separates – you can build it up until you get some extra volume, but it creates more of a natural lash. It strengthens and hydrates your lashes while you wear it. I love this mascara on days I want a natural look (especially in summer).

I love the original Argan Oil but this one extremely hydrating and works well under my makeup. I have oily/combo skin and my foundation doesn’t move over it. For those with dry skin, it’ll give your skin a nice glow under your foundation. I use this both AM and PM. All I can say is: It works great!

While I liked Makeup Forever HD Foundation, right now I’m loving the Stay All Day line. I haven’t used the brush it comes with yet, but I love that the lid comes with a concealer that is the same shade so it doesn’t compete against the foundation colour. The concealer is thick and holds nicely on the skin. I apply the foundation by spraying my real techniques brush with Urban Decay’s “All nighter” spray, then stipple the foundation all over my face and finally buff it into my skin. It creates a flawless finish, and once it dries… it’s not going anywhere.

I wrote about this oil in my March Favourites. Over the last couple months I’ve tried other oils and gels, this one still works the best in my opinion. It’s gentle on the skin and breaks up the makeup very easily. I follow with Philosophy: Purity Made Simple (I’ve purchased 2 more since my March Favourites).

I’ll probably have a couple more posts in the coming weeks on new products I come across as I learn more about products and try them for myself!